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Can a person with beta thalassemia trait be a blood donor?
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Yes, but unlikely: A person with beta thalassemia trait may be not anemic or mildly anemic. If he is not anemic, he can be a blood donor. However, since he has a more difficult time making hemoglobin (to make new red blood cells), he may not wish to be a blood donor.
Answered 12/1/2016
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No: They are transfusion dependent (need blood always).
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